RT on DVD: Funny People, Pelham 123, The Soloist

Rotten Tomatoes - News • Jan 7, 2010

George Simmons (Adam Sandler) is a narcissistic, superstar comedian who is diagnosed with a terminal disease. The only treatment available to him is highly experimental and he is plunged into deep misery as he contemplates his mortality and the superficiality of his life. He shares his introspective ponderings on stage at the comedy club where he started out and meets new-comer Ira (Seth Rogen). There are some genuinely hilarious moments, most of which come from Ira's housemates played by Jason Schwartzman and Jonah Hill, but at almost two and a half hours, the movie does drag in parts. The humour… Full Story »